Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Saturday appointed longtime aide Hussein al-Sheikh as the first-ever vice president of the PLO, a position created two days prior. Seen as paving the way for a leadership transition, the move came amid mounting international pressure for the organisation to reform.
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Abbas appoints first PLO vice president, signals potential succession plan
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